1. Interpretations and Violations of Rules: The Izard County Fair Board (ICF) reserves to its
management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all
matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or
incident to the ICF exhibition, and the right to amend or add to any of these rules as its judgment my
determine.
2. Izard County Fair exhibitors are restricted as follows:
(A) Open only to Jr. Exhibitors. Jr. Exhibitors are those individuals 19 years of age or younger, single, and
never married. Exhibitors may not exhibit after graduating from high school or earning a GED, except for the
fall immediately following graduation.
(B) Exhibitors must reside in Izard County/OR
(C) If not a resident of the Izard County, then the exhibitor must attend a school in a county in the Izard
County, or be a member of a 4-H or FFA chapter in the district. All exhibitors must be a 4-H or FFA member
and be under the supervision of a 4-H or FFA advisor. Exhibitors who are not old enough to be 4-H or FFA
members may show under the supervision of a parent/guardian.
(D) Jr. Exhibitors may show in only one county in Arkansas. Juniors are reminded that it is unethical to accept
premium monies in more than one district. The Izard County Fair board reserves the right to withhold
premium money if exhibitors do not abide by this rule.
3. Showing: All exhibitors must show their own animals except when an exhibitor has more than one animal
in a class, in which the animal(s) may be shown by another Jr. exhibitor.
4. Breeding Beef Ownership: Exhibitors must own their own animals and must have acquired
title and taken possession of the animal by August 1, 2010. All breeding animals must be registered in the
exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name (not the farm name). No pending registration will be accepted.
5. Livestock Check In: All breeding beef, swine, and sheep exhibitors must have animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original
registration papers (or faxed copies from breed associations) in possession when animals enter the
fairgrounds. Animals must be checked in by the appointed time or they will be scratched from the books. All
cattle must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued with ninety (90) days of the date
of the fair.
6. Premiums: ICF will pay premiums based on the total amount of money allocated from the Arkansas
Livestock and Poultry Commission after special prizes are purchased. Premiums will be paid on a point basis.
7. Youth Showmanship Contests: A showmanship contest will be included in each judged department.
Contests will be held for Wee Junior (age 8 and under), Junior (age 9 -13), and Senior (age 14-19). Age is
based on age as of January 1, 2010.
8. Care of Animals: Exhibitors will be responsible for the care and feeding of their animals. They should
bring their own feed troughs and water buckets. Water will be furnished. Trailer parking will be available at
an assigned location on the fairgrounds. All stalls, pens, and aisles must be cleaned by exhibitors before
checking out. Please check out with superintendent before loading animals and leaving the fairgrounds.
Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of premium money.
9. Bedding: Each exhibitor will provide their own bedding. No straw is allowed in the barn, at tie- outs only.
10. Purebred Animals: All animals in Registered Breeding Beef classes, including Composites, must have
registration papers. Purebred animals must be 75% or greater, depending on the respective breed
associations; composite animals must be registered as low percentage with the respective breed association.
Along with the 2007 Arkansas State Fair, these composite breeds will have their own breed divisions: (1)
Charolais Composite, (2) Lim-Flex, (3) Maintainer, (4) Shorthorn Plus, and (5) Sim Solution. All other

registered low percentage breeds not listed above will show in AOB (All Other Breeds) Composite. (Poultry,
rabbits, and commercial and market classes are exempt).
11. Health Regulations: Refer to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Health Regulations for
exhibition requirements. The ICF reserves the right to have a blood and urine laboratory analysis made for
animals at the fair. Any exhibitor administering a drug to an animal which would render the carcass unfit for
human consumption or any exhibitor of an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producing an analysis indicating the presence of an
unapproved drug that can result in a quantitative or qualitative change in the characteristics of the animal will
be required to return all premium money and could be banned from further competition at the fair. Their
name and lab analysis will be submitted to the USDA for further investigation and possible prosecution. Any
animal receiving medication for any life threatening disease or illness must be registered at the time they are
entered in the fair.
12. Sick or Diseased Animals: Sick or diseased animals will not be permitted to show. In the event that a
disease is detected, the owner will be asked to remove the animal from the fairgrounds. In the case of a
dispute, fair officials will have authority to call a veterinarian at the expense of the owner.
13. FDA approved implants: may be used in steers, however, no drugs of any sort will be administered
without strictly following recommended withdrawal procedures. All entries are subject to visual inspection
and/or laboratory testing.
14. The act of artificially filling animals internally: This would include stomach pumping, drench tubes,
or any other method is prohibited. Silicone injections or those injections for cosmetic purposes shall be
prohibited. The only exception to this rule is only in the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals,
the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered with the approval of the show superintendent.
15. Bottle Calves: Less than six (6) months of age, feed by bottle. Calves will be broken into classes
dependent upon dairy or non-dairy breeding. Bottle calves will only qualify to show in the bottle classes and
showmanship.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission
Effective: March 1, 2004
Phil Wyrick, Executive Director
Act 87 of 1963 (Code 2-33-101), Act 150 of 1985 (Code 19-6-448) & Act 1306 of 1997 (Code2-40-823)
EXHIBITION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
FOR LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION AND ENTRY PERMITS: Certificate of veterinary
inspection refers to a legible record (made on an official form issued from the state of origin) by an
accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animals listed thereon meet health requirements of the state of
destination. It must bear the identification of each animal and separate certificates must be made for each
species of animal entered. Entry permits are required on all out-of-state swine, rodeo bulls, unless they are
tested within thirty (30) days of entry, psittacines, passerines, ratities, all other avian species except poultry
and turkeys, cervids, camelids, or exotic animals. Permits are also required on all cattle entering Arkansas
from any state that is not a tuberculosis free state, unless that state has a reciprocal agreement with
Arkansas. Permit numbers can be obtained from the state veterinarian’s office (501) 907-2400 from 8:00
a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A certificate of veterinary inspection must accompany all out-ofstate animals; and (a) Must be available on request by animal health officials. (b) Individually identify all
animals, showing positive identification of each animal by tattoo, ear tag, registration number or ear notch.
Steers should be identified by description. (c) Show required tests, vaccinations, and entry permit number, if
applicable. (d) Show name and address of owner or exhibitor – this shall be the same name as under which
animals are exhibited.
2. Any animal or poultry showing any evidence of infectious or contagious disease, or of external parasitism,
and animals with active ringworm lesions (with the resulting loss of hair), multiple warts easily visible without
close examination, or atrophic rhinitis, will not be permitted to exhibit.
3. All animals entering the grounds, including those shown in pet zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old
McDonald Farm’s, etc. must meet requirements of their particular species.
4. All animals originating out of areas quarantined because of other diseases (vesicular stomatitis, scabies,
etc.) shall not be permitted to enter the state.

ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Agency No. 125.00
Effective: June 1, 2006 FINAL RULE
Phil Wyrick, Executive Director
Act 87 of 1963 (Code 2-33-101), Act 150 of 1985 (Code 19-6-448) & Act 1306 of 1997 (Code 2-40-823)
EXHIBITION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
FOR LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
1. All animals entering the grounds, including those showing in pet zoos, children's barnyard animals, Old
McDonald Farms, etc. must meet the requirements of their particular species.
2. Arkansas livestock (except for Arkansas sheep, goats, horses, steers and rabbits) must be accompanied by
a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, showing the following:
ARKANSAS CATTLE
1. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a
Class FreeState then the following testing requirements must be met:
Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18)
months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a
Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on certificate.
2. All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.
3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and are not
official calfhood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free
Herd.)
ARKANSAS SWINE
1. As of July 1, 2001, all swine must have an official premise identification.
2. Animals six (6) months old or older to be tested negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days of
exhibition or originate directly out of a Validated Herd, with Validation number and date of last herd test
shown on certificate (barrows exempt from brucellosis testing, but must be pseudorabies tested.)
3. Animals to be tested negative for pseudorabies regardless of age within ninety (90) days of the exhibition
on a test approved by the state veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies Free Herd,
with Qualified Herd number and date of last test shown on certificate.
4. Free of other contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.);
otherwise they will not be allowed to show and will be released from fairgrounds.
ARKANSAS SHEEP AND GOATS
Exhibition officials must maintain records of all sheep and goats that are exhibited for a period of five years,
to include:
a) Identification Number
b) Flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program
c) The name, complete address and phone number of the owner.
Fair personnel, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel may examine sheep on grounds. Any sheep showing
clinical symptoms of Scrapie shall be immediately quarantined in isolation and required to undergo any
approved diagnostic tests and shall be consigned to slaughter or destruction with submission of tissues to an
approved diagnostic laboratory at the exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense. Commingling (as defined by the Arkansas Scrapie
Regulation) of sheep or goats of different flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program
(VFCP) is prohibited and must be reported to the VFCP state official and State Veterinarian.
No sheep or goats showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox, evidence of
fungal infection, evidence of abscesses or with draining abscesses will be allowed to show and may be
released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel.
ARKANSAS RABBITS
Rabbits will be inspected on grounds. No rabbits showing symptoms of disease will be allowed to show.

ARKANSAS HORSES
Negative EIA test required within the past twelve (12) months for all animals over six (6) months of age.
Nursing foals under six (6) months of age are exempt from testing if accompanied by negative tested dams
Photocopies of the test papers will not be accepted; carbon copies are acceptable.
ARKANSAS POULTRY
An official representing the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to
the exhibition, giving names, place, inclusive dates, and time of the event.
The requirements are as follows:
1. All in-state poultry, which includes domesticated game birds, quail, pheasants, peafowl, guineas, and
turkeys, present at exhibition in Arkansas shall have originated from U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or
equivalent flocks or have had a negative pullorum-typhoid test within ninety (90) days of the movement to
the exhibition (pullorum-typhoid testing on fairgrounds during the fair is prohibited.) This information will be
documented on a NPIP Form VS 9-3, 90-Day Certificate, NPIP Flock Certification Form or similar certificate
that will accompany the poultry during exhibition.
2. All non-certified birds must be banded (leg or wing band), with a sealed band. Wrap-around plastic bands
are not acceptable. In-state waterfowl are exempt from pullorum-typhoid requirements.
3. Any poultry showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease or insect infestation will not be permitted
to exhibit.
4. Record Keeping The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at exhibition. This list shall contain the
name and address of each owner, the number, the species, breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum-typhoid
status of all poultry present. A copy of this shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least
twelve (12) months.
OTHER IN-STATE TAME OR EXOTIC ANIMALS
Please call State Veterinarian's office for information and permit.
Issued in Hot Springs, Arkansas on January 1, 2006
Phil Wyrick, Executive Director
Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission

IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS) NATIONAL
CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good
sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of
honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior
exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any
event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE national Code of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock
shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial, and national
levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more
than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that
those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers,
and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction
proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the
respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all
livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and
Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of
ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age or any facts relating thereto
is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health
certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug of the external application of any
substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter
its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance except external applications of substances to the hoofs or
horns of animals which affect appearance only, and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly
licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
4. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using
electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
5. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed
representatives, or show officials during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of
their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated
with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward
them.
6. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or
persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person
or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall
subject such individual to disciplinary action.
7. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an
owner, exhibitor, fitters trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had
actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
8. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely
responsible persons to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show against such individuals

published in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and
Expositions, and any special notices to members.
9. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner,
exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of
Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for action prohibited by the
code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal,
state, or provincial statues, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities
with jurisdiction over such infractions.

Beef Cattle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dept. 15
(Open to all recognized breeds)
Junior Crossbred Replacement Heifer Show
1. Crossbred replacement heifers are defined as any crossbred female or percentage female not eligible for a
purebred show.
2. Animals must be born prior to March 1, 2010 and all animals must have baby teeth at time of show.
3. Classes will be divided by hip height and/or weight
4. Commercial heifers will be divided into three (3) divisions: (1) American (2) English (3) Exotic.
5. Classes in each division will be determined after entries are in place to allow for uniform classes in each
division.
Junior Market Steer Show
1. No bulls, stags, or horned steers may be exhibited.
2. Classes will be divided by hip height and/or weight.
3. Classes in each division will be determined after entries are in place to allow for uniform classes in each
division.
Junior Breeding Beef Show
1. An exhibitor can enter no more than two (2) animals per class.
2. Animals under six (6) months of age or over two (2) years of age cannot be entered in breeding beef
classes.
3. All bulls nine (9) months of age or older must be shown with a nose ring (permanent or temporary).
Open Breeding Beef Show
1. The Open Breeding Beef Show is open to adult and junior exhibitors.
2. $10.00 cash entry fee with a 100% payback.
3. There will be no showmanship classes in the Open Breeding Beef Show.

1. All breeds may be exhibited.
2. Coggins test and papers will be checked at the entrance of the fairgrounds. Papers must match
3.

horse. Any exhibitor without current Coggins papers, will not be permitted on fairgrounds.
For Junior exhibitors participating in the Purple Circle Program horses must be owned by
exhibitor/exhibitor family by August 1, 2010.

All Swine must be owned by Junior Exhibitor by August 1, 2010.
Maximum weight for Market, Commercial Gilts, and Barrows is 280 lbs. for 2010.
Minimum weight for Market, Commercial gilts and Barrows is 200 lbs for 2010.
Market Hogs

1. Market hogs can only be exhibited by junior exhibitors.
2. Each Vo-Ag teacher or county Agent will be issued a weight sheet to record the declared weight of the animal. They
must be filled out in ink. Animals may also be weighed on official scales and weight recorded by the superintendent
or a person designated by the superintendent.
Barrows

1. The Grand Champion Market Hog will not compete in the Barrow Show.
Commercial Gilts
1. Commercial gilt is defined as any gilt that is crossbred or any purebred gilt that is ineligible for registration.
2. The Grand Champion Market Hog will not compete in the Commercial Gilt Show.
3. The Grand Champion Gilt will not show for Supreme Breeding Swine.
Breeding Swine
1. All animals must have a registration certificate at time of entry. No pending registration will be accepted.
2. Pigs farrowing after April 30, 2010 cannot compete.

3. Chapter Entries: all animals must be registered in the name of the FFA Chapter. Registration papers must be in
the hands of the youth exhibitor or inspected by the department clerk before showing for proof of ownership and
age of animal.
4. Breeding swine will be shown in the following order: (1) Duroc, (2) Hampsire, (3) Yorkshire, and (4) All Other
Breeds.
Class
#
01

Goats – Dept. 19
Young bucks ONLY. Age 12 months and younger. Young bucks will show in the buck show only.
The Junior Market Goat show is restricted to junior exhibitors.
Exhibitors will be limited to two entries in each class
Goats must be owned by the exhibitors by August 1, 2010.
All registered goats must have a legible tattoo, as recorded on registration certificate.
Animals must be owned and registered in the exhibitor’s name. No pending registrations will be
accepted.
7. Does and wethers will show but does shown in the dairy goat show may not show in the market goat
show.
8. No minimum or maximum weight
9. Market goats must have baby teeth.
10. Any breed of goat or cross may show in the market show.
11. Goats may have horns but horns must be tipped for safety.
12. Each Vo-Ag Instructor or County Extension agent will be issued a weight sheet to record the declared
weight of the animal. This must be filled out in ink. Animals must be weighed on official scales and
weight recorded by the superintendent or someone designated by the superintendent.
13. All entries may be tested for drugs.

There may be a weigh back of the top five (5) animals in the each class.

7)

The animal must be within 5% of the declared weight.

8)

Official scales will be available for checking weights. Only authorized personnel will weigh animals.

9)

All entries may be tested for drugs.

10)

In order to secure the most educational value from the market lamb show, the judging will be
conducted as follows: (1) Classes will be split by weight by the superintendent without regard to
breed; (2) The number of classes will be at the discretion of the superintendent. Equal number of
animals will put into classes whenever possible. The first place winner in each class will compete for
the Grand Champion with second place on hand for Reserve Champion.

11)

The Grand Champion Market Lamb will not be allowed to compete in
Commercial Ewe classes.

12)

All Breeding Sheep must have registration certificate in the exhibitors name at time of entry. No
pending registrations will be allowed.

Arkansas Bred Lamb Show
1)

Lambs will be shown by weight. Classes will be divided according to the number of lambs entered.

2)

For a lamb to show in the Arkansas Bred Lamb Show, the lambs must have an ABL ear tag number
in the ear.

3)

All other rules pertaining to the Market Lamb Show will be followed.

Commercial Ewe Show
1)

Commercial ewe is defined as any ewe that is crossbred or any purebred ewe that is ineligible for
registration.

Poultryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dept. 21
Poultry and Rabbit Rules
1) The fairgrounds and facilities will be ready to receive poultry and rabbit exhibits at 3:00 p.m. on check-in
day. All poultry and rabbits must be in place by 7:00 p.m.
2) All poultry exhibits except ducks must be tested and found to be Pullorum-Typhoid free. Birds will be
tested free-of-charge at the front gate of the fairgrounds between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on check-in day.
3) Cages will be furnished.
4) Poultry and rabbits will be fed and cared for by department superintendent.
5) A bird can compete in only one class.
6) No poultry or rabbit exhibit will be allowed to leave the fairgrounds until the official check-out time.
7) All animals must be owned by Junior Exhibitor by August 1, 2010.Â
Division 210: BREED CLASSES
Class
#
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08

8-6-3
8-6-3
8-6-3
8-6-3
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points
No Points

Division 215: EGGS
(Eggs should be displayed in Egg Carton)
01
02
03

Brown Eggs – ½ Doz.
White Eggs - ½ Doz.
Colored Eggs - ½ Doz. - NEW

3-2-1
3-2-1
3-2-1

01

Division 216: 4-H POULTRY CHAIN
Pen of 4 or 1/6 of remaining flock

8-6-3

Rabbits—Dept. 22
Rabbits Rules
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

The fairgrounds and facilities will be ready to receive rabbit exhibits at 3:00 p.m. on check-in day,
September 23, 2010
There is a limit of 3 lots per breed.
All Rabbits must be in place by 7:00 p.m.
Cages and feed will be furnished.
Rabbis will be fed and cared for by department superintendent.
No rabbit exhibit will be allowed to leave the fairgrounds until the official check-out time.
Check-out time for all rabbits will be on Saturday, September 25 between 8:00 p.m. and no later
than 9:00 p.m.
Division 220: Rabbits—MEAT

Aquacultureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dept. 23
This exhibit contains cultivated food fish or shellfish grown under controlled conditions. The live
display is in a water filled enclosure. Aquaculture species means aquatic animal organisms
including, but not limited to, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, reptiles or amphibians grown under
these controlled conditions, Due to the special needs of the exhibit the exhibit will be brought in
the day of judging and removed from exhibition following judging. Points will be awarded to the
junior and senior exhibit whose entries are selected by the judge.
All fish must be in a bowl. Further information will be forthcoming.
AQUACULTURE
Division 230: Aquaculture

01
02

Class 62: Junior Division
Class 63: Senior Division

3-2-1
3-2-1

TEAM FITTING CONTEST
Team Fitting Contest Rules
1. Team members must be junior participants in the fair.
2. Each team must have three members with the maximum of two participants in the senior division. Teams
may consist of all juniors or wee juniors.
3. Animals must be wet when they enter the arena.
4. Team may not begin grooming before time is called. At the end of the contest when time is called all
electrical equipment must be turned off immediately.
5. When finished grooming and fitting, team members must present the animal in the show arena. Teams will
need show sticks, comb, and show halter.
6. Equipment and fitting supplies will be provided by the team.
7. Each team will have one hour to fit their animal.
8. Teams will be scored in the following areas using a rubric; safety, time, team work, skills, equipment,
products,

Steer: _____
Sheep: ____ Ewe _____Ram _____Wether _____Commercial _____Registered
Goat: _____Doe _____Buck _____Wether _____Commercial _____Registered
Hog: _____Gilt _____Boar _____Barrow _____Commercial _____Registered
Registration # (if registered breed)_________________________________________________________
My signature indicates that the above animal was born in Izard County, Arkansas. To the best of my
knowledge this animal meets the requirements set forth by the Izard County Fair Board and is eligible
to compete in the “County Bred” division of the Izard County Fair.

Izard County Purple Circle Championships
Objective—The objective of the Izard County Purple Circle Championships is to foster interest in livestock
production and to promote the exhibition of livestock at the Izard County Fair. It is our mission to encourage
the youth of Izard County to participate in livestock project programs by providing financial incentives to
those exhibitors.
1) Eligibility—Izard County Purple Circle Championships are limited to Izard County residents or students
who attend school in Izard County who are bonafide members of an FFA chapter or 4-H Club in good
standing. Exhibitors may participate in the Purple Circle Championships no later than the fall after graduating
from high school or earning a GED. Exhibitors who are too young to be 4-H or FFA members may show under
the supervision of a parent/guardian.
• Participants’ project program must be under the supervision of the Vocational Agriculture teacher or the
County Extension Agent.
• All steers must be ear tagged and nose printed by the August 1st nomination deadline.
• All horses must have proof of a current Coggins test.
• Poultry and rabbit exhibits must have proof of necessary health documents.
• All lambs must have baby or lamb teeth.
• Crossbred heifers must be born prior to March 1, 2010. Crossbred Heifers and Market Steers must have
baby teeth at time of the show. The maximum age for eligibility on both Crossbred and Purebred
animals is 24 months.
2) Ownership & Feeding Instruction—Participants must own their own animals, must have acquired title
and taken possession of same at the beginning of and throughout the feeding and fitting period. All animals
(regardless of species) that are registered with a breed association must have original registration papers at
the Izard County Fair. Animals must be fed, cared for, and exhibited by the individual member of under the
supervision and direction of a Vocational Agriculture Instructor, 4-H Leader or a County Extension Agent. All
animals must be owned by the junior exhibitor by August 1, 2010. Horses may be registered in
the name of a family member. Livestock Registration forms are due by August 1, 2010.
3) Showing Animals—All animals are to be shown by exhibitors entering them unless unavoidable
circumstances, such as illness or death in the immediate family, prevent the exhibitor from being present, in
which case, another eligible junior may show the animal.
4) Purple Circle Championships—Winners will be selected during the Izard County Fair & Livestock Show.
The judge’s decision will be final. Any animal that qualifies for a Purple Circle Championship MUST have been
nominated by the August 1st deadline. If an animal is selected that has not been pre-registered, the judge
will select another animal for this award. Winners agree to exhibit their championship animals at the Awards
Program at the Izard County Fair. Buckles and cash prizes will be awarded at this time. Each individual shall
be responsible for seeing that his/her animal is exhibited properly.
5) Purple Circle Division Championships—The Izard County Fair Board will solicit local businesses,
organizations, and individuals to secure prize money for Division Championships. Division Championships will
include:
• Supreme Champion Mare
• Supreme Champion Gelding
• Supreme Poultry Exhibit
• Supreme Rabbit Exhibit
• Supreme Market Goat
• Supreme Breeding Goat
• Supreme Market Lamb
• Supreme Breeding Sheep
• Supreme Market Hog
• Supreme Breeding Hog
• Supreme Registered Heifer
• Supreme Commercial Heifer
• Supreme Registered Bull
• Supreme Steer

6) Terms of Paymentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Winners will be presented a certificate at the Awards Program and a check will be
mailed at a later date from the Izard County Fair Board. Exhibitors are limited to only receiving payment in
one category only. For instance, if you have the both the Supreme Market Goat and the Supreme Market
Steer, you will receive a check for one or the other. The exhibitor will be allowed to pick which one they
receive payment on. The other payment will then go to the next highest ranking eligible exhibitor.
7) Arrangementsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Izard County Purple Circle Championship Committee will handle the arrangements
and details of the Purple Circle Championships. They will keep official records of the winners, secure
sponsors, and maintain appropriate records.
Purple Circle Championship Committee:
Debbie Moore
PO Box 220
Calico Rock, AR 72519
Home (870) 458-2144
Work: (870) 297-8533
dmoore@calico.k12.ar.us
Becky Cragle
HC 61 Box 815
Calico Rock, AR 72519
Home (870) 297-3516
Cell (870) 291-1088
beckycragle@centurytel.net

“County Bred” Livestock Classes
Objective: The objective of the “County Bred” classes at the Izard County Fair is to provide exhibitors an
opportunity to show animals that are bred and raised in Izard County, Arkansas. It is our mission to promote
agriculture by showcasing livestock produced by farmers and ranchers in Izard County.
Eligibility:
1. Animals——“County Bred” classes are limited to animals that originated on a farm/ranch within the
geographical confines of Izard County, Arkansas. Animals from farms that extend from Izard County into
surrounding counties are eligible as long as the breeder provides an “Assurance of Origin.” All animals
exhibited in these classes must have an “Assurance of Origin” on file by August 1, 2010, and meet the
health and age requirements set forth by the Izard County Fair Board.
2. Exhibitors—All animals must be owned by a junior exhibitor. Junior exhibitors must be Izard County
residents or students who attend school in Izard County who are members of an FFA chapter or 4-H club.
Assurance of Origin: All animals must have an “Assurance of Origin,” which includes a statement of
ownership, on file with the Izard County Fair Board by August 1, 2010, in accordance with animal
ownership deadlines set forth by the Arkansas State Fair. This “Assurance of Origin” establishes that the
animal originated in Izard County and meets the requirements for the “County Bred” classes. This document
must be signed by an FFA Advisor, a 4-H leader, or the County Extension Agent.
Classes:
1) County Bred Heifer (registered or commercial)
2) County Bred Bull (registered only)
3) County Bred Steer
4) County Bred Sheep (registered or market, any sex)
5) County Bred Goat (registered or market, any sex)
6) County Bred Hog (registered or market, any sex)
In addition, “County Bred” market animals may also compete in the “Weight Gain” division if they are
weighed at the James Gallegos Memorial Show (formerly known as the Izard County Shindig) on
June 5, 2010, at Melbourne, AR. Animal weights will be recorded at this time and all animals will be reweighed at the Izard County Fair. The market animals (steers, market lambs, market hogs) with the greatest
weight gain will be the winner. Awards will be given to the exhibitor and breeder of each class winner.
Contact person: Waynna Dockins, PO Box 113, Dolph, AR 72528
(870) 508-6111 work (870) 291-8636 cell

Izard County Fair & Livestock Show
Livestock Nomination Form
Purple Circle Championship Deadline -- Entry Form must be postmarked by August 1
(Any animal that may become eligible for a Purple Circle Championship must be nominated by August 1)

Release and Waiver by Junior Exhibitor and Parent or Guardian
I, the undersigned, hereby release the management and board members of the Izard County Fair Association and their
officers, members, agents, employees, or volunteers of and from all claims, demands, action or cause of action, of any
nature whatsoever, whether known now or ascertained, or which may hereafter develop or accrue through me in favor of
myself, my hires, representative, appointees, or dependents, on account of, or by reason of any injury, loss or damage,
which may be suffered by me or them, or any of them, or any property, aminate or inaminate, belonging to me or used by
me because of any manner, thing, or conditions, negligence or default, whatsoever and I hereby assume and accept the
full risk and danger of any hurt, injury, or damage which may occur through or by any reason of any manner, thing or
condition, negligence or default, or any person or persons whatever.
I have read and understand, and in consideration for being permitted to exhibit at this event, agree to abide by the rules of
competition as stated in the guidelines for this event.
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Signature of Junior Exhibitor
Date
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Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
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Signature of 4-H or FFA Club Advisor/County Extension Agent
Date
I do _______ or do not________ give permission to the Izard County Fair Board to publish my name and/or picture on
the Izard County Fair website.